Panasonic SC-PM28E, SC-PM28GN, SC-PM28EB User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-PM28

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United

Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

E EB GN	RQT6888-1B

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

		System	SC-PM28
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		Main unit	SA-PM28
	Before
		Speakers	SB-PM28

Side of product

Inside of product

Tuotteen sisällä

Produktets innside

Table of contents
Before use
Supplied accessories .................................................	3
Safety precautions ......................................................	3
Caution for AC Mains Lead ........................................	4
The remote control .....................................................	5
Placement of speakers ...............................................	5
Connections ................................................................	6
Front panel controls ...................................................	8
Setting the time ...........................................................	9
Listening operations
The radio: manual tuning ..........................................	10
The radio: preset tuning ............................................	11
CDs ...............................................................................	12
How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs ..............	17
Cassette tapes .............................................................	23
Recording operations
Before recording .........................................................	24
Recording from the radio ...........................................	25
Recording CDs ............................................................	25
Timers and others
Using the sound quality settings ..............................	26
Enhancing the sound quality .....................................	26
Using an external unit ................................................	26
Auto-off function .........................................................	27
Turning the demo function off ...................................	27
Convenient functions .................................................	27
Using the timers ..........................................................	28
Reference
Troubleshooting guide ...............................................	30
Specifications ..............................................................	31
Maintenance ................................................................	31
When moving the unit ...................................	Back cover

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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

For the United Kingdom	For Australia
(VJA0733)	and N.Z.
	(RJA0035-X)

For Continental Europe (RJA0019-2K)

AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. (RSA0033A-1)

FM indoor antenna . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pc.
For Europe	For Others
(RSA0007-L)	(RSA0006-L)

Remote control transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. (EUR7711060)

Remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs. R6, AA, UM-3

Antenna plug adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. For the United Kingdom only

(K1YZ02000013)

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid

	distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.	use
	Do not place heavy items on the unit.
	Voltage	Before
	Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
	overload the unit and cause a fire.
	Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
	carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place
	where DC is used.
	AC mains lead protection
	Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
	damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire
	or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on
	the lead.
	Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling
	the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
	Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
	electric shock.
	Foreign matter
	Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
	electric shock or malfunction.
	Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
	shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
	the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
	Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They
	contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the
	unit.
	Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

shop@

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm.

(Excluding public holidays.)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.

•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357

For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

	use	This appliance is supplied with a moulded
	Before	three pin mains plug for your safety and
		convenience.
		A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
		Should the fuse need to be replaced please
		ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
		of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or
		BSI to BS1362.
		Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark
		o on the body of the fuse.
		If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
		must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
		replaced.
		If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
		used until a replacement cover is obtained.
		A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
		from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS

UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET

OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE

PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF

SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF

PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AM-

PERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

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WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n 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 plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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A
	R6, AA, UM-3
B
Remote control
signal sensor
Transmission	About 7 meters in
window
	front of the signal
	sensor.
C

The remote control

A Battery installation

Use of batteries

•Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

•Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

•Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.

•Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

•Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

B Correct method of use

Operation notes

•Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

•Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and the end of the remote control unit free from dust.

•If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control unit a shorter distance from the system.

To prevent damage

•Do not place heavy items on the remote control.

•Do not disassemble or reconstruct.

•Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.

C Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

Notes

•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

•These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

•To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones if you have taken the nets off.

Before use

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							Connections
							• Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket
					1		only after all other connections have been made.
						(L)	• To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords,
					2		twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off.
	(R)
					3		1 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
						4
							Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position
						To household	where radio signals are received with the least amount
							of interference.
						mains socket
							Note
1	For Europe					For Others	For the best reception:
							An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (\ page 7)
					Adhesive		2 Connect the AM loop antenna.
					tape
							Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna
							cord away from other wires and cords.
					FM indoor		3 Connect the speaker cables.
					antenna		A Confirm the colors of the tags on the ends of the
							cords.
					1	2	B For White tags:
							Connect cords to grey terminals.
							For Blue, Black and Red tags:
							Connect cords so tag colors match the terminal
							colors.
							Cords with white and blue tags are for high frequency.
2							Cords with red and black tags are for low frequency.
	For Europe					For Others	Incorrect connection can damage the unit.
							Caution
							Use only the supplied speakers.
	1						The combination of the main unit and speakers provide
					1		the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the
							unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.
			2				Caution
						2	• Use the speakers only with the recommended
							system.
	AM loop antenna						Failure to do so may lead to damage to the
							amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result
							in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service
							person if damage has occurred or if you
							experience a sudden change in performance.
							• Do not attach these speakers to walls or
							ceilings.
3	A						4 Connect the AC mains lead.
							FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
						White	READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
						Blue	LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.
						Black	Insertion of Connector
						Red	Even when the connector is perfectly inserted,
	B						depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the
							connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
	Grey (+)						However there is no problem using the unit.
			1
					2
							Appliance inlet	Connector
	HIGH	(6	)
				3
	LOW	(6	)
							Approx. 3.5 mm
	Red (+)						Note
							The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit
							only. Do not use it with other equipment.

A For Europe			FM outdoor antenna
			(not included)
	(Only for the United Kingdom)
			Use the antenna
			plug adaptor
			(included).
For Others			FM outdoor antenna
			(not included)
1
	2		Shield braid
				Core wire
B For Europe
	AM outdoor antenna
	(not included)
1		5-12m
		AM loop antenna
	2	(included)
For Others
	AM outdoor antenna
	(not included)
		5-12m
1
		AM loop antenna
		(included)
	2
C			(L)
		(R)
			AUX
	"LINE OUT"		R	L
	position
Analogue player (not included)			Rear panel of this unit
D			Optical fiber
Rear panel of this unit
			cable
OPTICAL			(not included)
OUT
OPTICAL	OPTICAL
OUT	OUT
			OPTICAL
			IN
			Receiver (not included)

Connections

Optional antenna connections

You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc.

	A	FM outdoor antenna
	Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor		use
	antenna is installed.
			Before
	Note
	An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified
	technician only.
	B	AM outdoor antenna

Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along a window or other convenient location.

Note

When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

External unit connections

•Make sure that the power supply for all components has been turned off before making any connections.

•For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit which is to be connected.

•All peripheral components and cables sold separately.

C Connecting analogue equipment

This example shows how to connect an analogue player with a PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch.

When units other than those described are to be connected, please consult your audio dealer.

Note

•Only an analogue player with a built-in phono equalizer can be connected.

•Set the switch to the “LINE OUT” position at the back of the analogue player.

Connecting digital equipment to the optical

Dfiber out terminal

(Except Australia and N.Z.)

Remove the dust-protection cap and connect this unit to other digital equipment with an optical fibre terminal, such as a receiver or digital surround processor.

•Leave the cap attached when this terminal is not being used.

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use							1
					OPEN		2
Before
3
	AC IN
4							"
5	AUX					REC	#
		ALBUM SKIP			TRACK SKIP
6		RE MASTER			S.SOUND EQ		$
7					VOLUME		%
	FF
8		STOP	TUNER BAND	TAPE	CD		&
	REW	DEMO
		CD 1	CD 2 CD 3	CD 4	CD 5
9					DOWN UP		(
	CD CHECK					OPEN/CLOSE
						CD CHANGE
!							)
						PHONES	~
	+		,		-	.
	STOP	TUNER BAND			TAPE	CD
	DEMO
	CD 1	CD 2		CD 3	CD 4	CD 5
				/
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Front panel controls
Main unit
1Cassette lid
2Cassette open button (c OPEN) ............................	23
3AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.

4Standby/on switch ( )

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

5Aux button (AUX) .....................................................			26
6Album jog control (	,	, ALBUM SKIP) ......	18
7Re-master button (RE-MASTER) .............................			26

8CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind/TPS, tune/

preset channel select, time adjust buttons
(f 3/FF , g4/ REW) ...................	9-12, 16, 18, 23
9CD check button (CD CHECK) ................................	13
ÄCD trays
ÅDisplay

ÇRecording start/pause button ([/ J REC) .....

24, 25, 26

ÉTrack jog control (		,		, TRACK SKIP)	18
ÑSuper sound EQ button (S.SOUND EQ) .................					26
ÖVolume control
(VOLUME DOWN, UP)		..................................		10, 12, 23
ÜCD tray open/close button (c OPEN/CLOSE) .......					12
áCD change button (c CD CHANGE) .......................					13
àHeadphone jack (PHONES)				.....................................	26
âStop/program clear and demonstration button
(STOP L, –DEMO) ............................				12, 16, 20, 23, 27
äTuner/band select button (TUNER/BAND) .............					10
ãTape play/direction button (TAPE ................/ -)					23
åCD play/pause button (CD 2 ............................./ J)					12
çDisc direct play buttons (CD ....................1~CD 5)					12

	4					^
				CLOCK	PLAY
			AUTO OFF
				TIMER	REC
			SLEEP	DISPLAY	DIMMER
	:	DISC		ABC	DEF
	;		1	2	3	_
		PROGRAM	GHI	JKL	MNO
	<		4	5	6
	=	PLAY MODE	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
			7	8	9	{
	>	REPEAT			SPACE
				0
			DEL		10
	?		CD			.
			CLEAR
	,	TUNER			TAPE	-
		BAND
	5		AUX			|
		VOL			VOL	&
		ALBUM		REW	FF
	6	INTRO	MARKER	TITLE	ENTER	8
	@			SEARCH		}
			RE-MASTER
	[	SHIFT
			S.SOUND EQ SOUND		MUTING
	\					0
	]					1

A

	1			AUTO OFF	CLOCK		PLAY	2	4
					TIMER		REC
				SLEEP	DISPLAY		DIMMER
				1		2	3
		DISC			ABC		DEF
		PROGRAM		GHI	JKL		MNO
				4	5		6
		PLAY MODE		PQRS	TUV		WXYZ
				7	8		9
		REPEAT					SPACE
				DEL	0		10
				CD
				CLEAR
		TUNER					TAPE
		BAND
				AUX
			VOL				VOL
			ALBUM		REW		FF	3
		INTRO		MARKER	TITLE		ENTER
					SEARCH
2	4	SHIFT		RE-MASTER
				S.SOUND EQ	SOUND		MUTING

1

2		CLOCK/
	SHIFT	TIMER
		DISPLAY

3 REW FF

4		CLOCK/
	SHIFT	TIMER
		DISPLAY

Front panel controls

Remote Control

Buttons such as 4 function in exactly same way as the buttons on the main unit.

éAuto off + Sleep timer button
(AUTO OFF, SLEEP) ..........................................		27, 29
èDisc button (DISC) ...................................................		14
êCD Program/clear, tuner preset button
			use
(PROGRAM)		11, 16, 20
ëPlay mode select button (PLAY MODE)	.... 10, 14, 19, 25		Before
Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM
mode, AM beat proof function and tape reverse mode.
íRepeat button (REPEAT) .........................................		15
ìDelete button (DEL) .....................................		16, 20, 21
îIntro button (INTRO) ................................................		19
ïMarker memory/recall button (MARKER)		.............. 22
ñShift button (SHIFT)
To use functions labelled in orange :
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER],
[˚PLAY/REC] and [RE-MASTER].
óRe-master + Super sound EQ button
(RE-MASTER, S.SOUND EQ) ...................................		26
òPlay timer/record timer + Dimmer button
(˚PLAY/REC, DIMMER) .....................................		27, 28
ôClock/timer + CD display/RDS display button
(CLOCK/TIMER, DISPLAY) ...............	9, 10, 15, 22, 28
öNumbered, character buttons
( 10, 1-9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#) ...............	11, 14-16, 18-21
õStop/program clear button
(L CLEAR) ....................................................		14, 16, 20
úEnter button (ENTER) .......................................		20, 21
ùTitle search mode select button
(TITLE SEARCH) .....................................................		21
ûMuting button (MUTING) ........................................		27
üPreset EQ/Manual EQ button (SOUND) .................		26

A Setting the time

By remote control only

This is a 24-hour clock.

The example shows how to set the clock for 18:30.

1 Press [y] to turn the unit on.

2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK PLAY REC

Original display

3 Within 7 seconds

Press [g 4/REW] or [f 3/FF] to set the time.

Press and hold to change the time faster.

4 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK / TIMER].

The time is set and the original display is restored.

Displaying the clock:

Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/ TIMER].

The clock is shown for about 5 seconds.

Note

The clock may lose or gain some time over a period. Readjust if necessary.

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Listening operations

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					3
		AUTO OFF	CLOCK	PLAY	1
			TIMER	REC
		SLEEP	DISPLAY	DIMMER
	DISC		ABC	DEF
		1	2	3
2	PROGRAM	GHI	JKL	MNO
		4	5	6	4
	PLAY MODE	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9
	REPEAT			SPACE
		DEL	0	10
		CD
		CLEAR
	TUNER			TAPE
	BAND
		AUX
	VOL			VOL
	ALBUM		REW	FF
	INTRO	MARKER	TITLE	ENTER
			SEARCH
	SHIFT	RE-MASTER	SOUND	MUTING
		S.SOUND EQ

1	TUNER BAND
2 PLAY MODE
3	FF
	REW
4 VOLUME
	DOWN				UP
A		AUTO OFF	OCK	PLAY
			CTIMERL	REC
		SLEEP	DISPLAY	DIMMER	DISPLAY
	DISC		ABC	DEF
		1	2	3
	PROGRAM	GHI	JKL	MNO
		4	5	6
	PLAY MODE	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9
	REPEAT			SPACE
		DEL	0	10
		CD
		CLEAR
	TUNER			TAPE
	BAND
		AUX
	VOL			VOL
	ALBUM		REW	FF
	INTRO	MARKER	TITLE	ENTER
			SEARCH
	SHIFT	RE-MASTER		MUTING
		S.SOUND EQ SOUND
B		AUTO OFF	CLOCK	PLAY
			TIMER	REC
		SLEEP	DISPLAY	DIMMER
	DISC		ABC	DEF
		1	2	3
	PROGRAM	GHI	JKL	MNO
		4	5	6
	PLAY MODE	PQRS	TUV	WXYZ
		7	8	9	PLAY MODE
	REPEAT			SPACE
		DEL	0	10
		CD
		CLEAR
	TUNER			TAPE
	BAND
		AUX
	VOL			VOL
	ALBUM		REW	FF
	INTRO	MARKER	TITLE	ENTER
			SEARCH
	SHIFT	RE-MASTER		MUTING
		S.SOUND EQ SOUND

The radio: manual tuning

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button:

FM ↔ AM

2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button:

MANUAL ↔ PRESET

3 Press [g 4/REW] or [f 3/FF] to select the frequency of the required station.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

4 Adjust the volume.

Auto tuning

Press and hold [g 4/REW] or [f 3/FF] for a moment until the frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it finds a station.

•Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.

•To cancel auto tuning, press [g4/REW] or [f3/FF] once again.

A RDS broadcasting (For Europe)

By remote control only

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.

If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals,

“RDS” will light up on the display.

Displaying the name of a broadcasting station or a program type

Press [DISPLAY].

Every time you press the button:

TUNER Station Name (PS) Program type (PTY)

Program type displays

NEWS	VARIED	FINANCE	COUNTRY
AFFAIRS	POP M	CHILDREN	NATIONAL
INFO	ROCK M	SOCIAL A	OLDIES
SPORT	M.O.R M	RELIGION	FOLK M
EDUCATE	LIGHT M	PHONE IN	DOCUMENT
DRAMA	CLASSICS	TRAVEL	TEST
CULTURE	OTHER M	LEISURE	ALARM
SCIENCE	WEATHER	JAZZ

Notes

•RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.“M.O.R M”=“Middle of the road music”

•Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while listening to an AM broadcast.

B If noise is excessive in FM

By remote control only

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but broadcasts will be heard in monaural.

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” goes out. MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. Stereo and monaural broadcasts are automatically played as they are received.