Panasonic SC-PM71SD User Manual

Operating Instructions

SD Stereo System

For SC-PM7190

Model No. SC-PM71SD

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Only for Canada

If you have any questions, contact : 1-800-561-5505

As an ENERGY STAR Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Note

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

E EB

n High speed recording - Performance and

convenience!

More fun with SD — Connect and expand!

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Never forget a recording again with the

“Record timer”.

Save your favorite tracks from an external source to SD!

If the display lights up when the unit is turned off, turn the demo function off. ⇒ page 10

Operations in these instructions are described mainly for the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

⇒ page 24

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System SC-PM71SD

Main unit SA-PM71SD

Speakers SB-PM71

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of February 2005)

1 Remote control

(N2QAJB000130)

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For Canada

1 AC power supply cord for remote control (K2CB2CB00006)

fExcept or Canada

1 AC mains lead

For the United Kingdom

(RJA0053-3X)

For Continental Europe

(K2CR2DA00004) (K1YZ02000013)

For Australia and N.Z.

(K2CJ2DA00010)

Note

• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

2 Batteries

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

1 CD-ROM

For the United Kingdom

1 Antenna plug adaptor

For Canada

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE_____________________ DEALER NAME __________________________ DEALER ADDRESS ______________________

_______________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER____________________

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC-PM71SD

SERIAL NUMBER

(Inside of product)

RQT8312

(Produktets innside) (Tuotteen sisällä)

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Listening caution (For Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disc/Card information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting/Removing the discs and cards . . . . . . . . 8

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Positioning the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing back

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Other ways of playing discs/cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting a track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting an album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Title search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Program play (up to 24 items) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing HighMAT discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cassette tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

H.BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Re-master — Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . 20

SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing sound field and quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Muting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editing

Editing SDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing tracks — TRACK ERASE/ALL ERASE . . . . . . 28

Moving tracks — MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Formatting a card — CARD FORMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing playlists — PLAYLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Entering titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Convenient functions

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Auto-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The play/record timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Displaying information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using an external unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Additional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recording from an external unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Even more fun with SD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Listening on portable equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

SD-Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reference

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

When moving the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Product Service (Only for Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

(Except for Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

Getting started

Recording

Know at a glance what kind of recording to do!!

Recording sources and media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Approximate recording time on SD Memory Card . . . . . 23

High-speed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording to SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5CD auto recording (CD è SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Program recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording to cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording from cassette tape/the radio to SD . . . 26 Recording from SD/the radio to cassette tape . . . 27

If the display lights up when the unit is turned off, the demo function is set to on.

Press and hold until “DEMO OFF” is displayed.

Every time you press the button: DEMO OFF ↔ DEMO ON

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Listening caution (For Canada)

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without

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affecting your sensitive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably

and clearly, and without distortion.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada)

Safety precautions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Volt ag e

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.

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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Disc/Card information

Discs and cards usable on this unit

Type Logo

CD-R

CD-RW

—

Indication in

these operating

instructions

Remarks

• This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the left. Close the session or finalize

• HighMAT discs

WMA and MP3 files only.

the disc after recording.

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• Includes miniSD Cards. A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted before using these cards.

• You cannot use multimedia cards.

SD Memory

Card

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

• It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

• Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

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Suitable SD Memory Cards

You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 1 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This site is in English only.)

• If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. Also if the SD Memor y Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit.

• This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

• The product numbers are correct as of February 2005.

1 GB : RP-SDK01GU1A 512 MB : RP-SDK512U1A

For Canada

For Europe

For Australia and N.Z.

256 MB : RP-SDH256U1A

128 MB : RP-SD128BU1A 64 MB : RP-SD064BPPA 32 MB : RP-SD032BPPA

1 GB : RP-SDK01GE1A 512 MB : RP-SDK512E1A 256 MB : RP-SDH256E1A

128 MB : RP-SD128BE1A 64 MB : RP-SD064BE-A 32 MB : RP-SD032BE-A

1 GB : RP-SDK01GG1A 512 MB : RP-SDK512G1A 256 MB : RP-SDH256G1A

128 MB : RP-SD128BG1A 64 MB : RP-SD064BG-A 32 MB : RP-SD032BG-A

: RP-SD256BU1A

: RP-SD256BE1A

: RP-SD256BG1A

• We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. (⇒ Suitable SD Memory Cards, below)

• You can only play audio data (AAC/MP3/WMA) recorded in SD Audio Format.

AAC: Advanced Audio Coding MP3: MPEG- 1 Audio Layer 3 / MPEG- 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA: Windows Media™ Audio

Recording and editing

This unit records data to SD card in SD Audio Format*. This format incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) technology. *This is an audio standard for SD Memory cards from the SD association.

n Regarding music protection

SD cards incorporate secure digital music initiative (SDMI) standard copyright protection technology. This uses encryption technology to protect copyrights, to ensure the healthy development of music culture and to protect the rights of valid purchasers.

• This unit records music data in encr ypted form. Encrypted data cannot be moved/copied to other equipment for use.

• This unit cannot back up or restore music data recorded in encrypted form.

• Use Panasonic SD-Jukebox software (included) to move data contained in the SD card.

• You may not be able to use a SD card containing copy limitation information.

n Limitations on digital recording

Digital recording from CD to SD is limited by SCMS (serial copy management system). You can record digitally from CD to SD with little signal degradation on this unit. However, you cannot record digitally from a CD that is protected by SCMS. Analogue recordings are not affected.

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

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This unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture.

Disc and card handling

n How to hold a disc or

card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

n If there is dirt or condensation

on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

n Handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other

strange things.

• Do not use the following discs: – Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented

discs, etc). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as hear t

shapes.

• Do not place in the following areas: – In direct sunlight. – In very dusty or humid areas. – Near a heater. – Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

n To protect your data

• Switch the write-protect switch of the SD Memory Card to “LOCK”. Unlock when you want to record or edit the card again.

• Performing the following actions during operation can damage your SD Memory Card and corrupt the data it contains. – Inserting or ejecting the SD Memory Card – Turning the unit off forcibly (for example, unplugging the AC mains

lead)

• SD logo is a trademark.

• Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are

provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

• Microsoft, Microsoft logo, Windows, Windows logo, Windows NT, Windows Media and DirectX are either trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

• Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers); 08/937,950 5,394,473 5,579,430 5,481,614 5,299,238 5,581,654

5848391 5,583,962 08/678,666 5,592,584 5,299,239 05-183,988 5,291,557 5,274,740 98/03037 5,781,888 5,299,240 5,548,574 5,451,954 5,633,981 97/02875 08/039,478 5,197,087 08/506,729 5 400 433 5 297 236 97/02874 08/211,547 5,490,170 08/576,495 5,222,189 4,914,701 98/03036 5,703,999 5,264,846 5,717,821 5,357,594 5,235,671 5,227,788 08/557,046 5,268,685 08/392,756 5 752 225 07/640,550 5,285,498 08/894,844 5,375,189

Windows Media

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Tips for making WMA/MP3 discs

• Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

• If you have recorded MP3/WMA on the same disc as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the first session can be played.

• This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

• If there is a large amount of JPEG data etc. within a WMA/MP3 file, sound may not be output and play may not be possible.

• The unit can play a maximum of 400 albums and 999 tracks. If there are multiple folders with many levels, there may be files and folders that cannot be recognized.

• This unit is compatible with Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9), however not compatible with WMA9 Professional/Lossless/Voice and MBR*. *Multiple Bit Rate: A file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates.

• Noise may occur when playing WMA files.

• You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

• This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

• This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

• If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take

some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

Naming folders and files

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension: “.WMA” or “.wma” “.MP3” or “.mp3”

Example:

root

001 group

003 group

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3

002 group

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 004 track.mp3

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3

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Inserting/Removing the discs and cards

Adhere to the following to avoid problems.

Inserting discs

1 Open/close the CD

lid only with [OPEN/CLOSE ;].

Inserting a card

• You can use SD cards with capacities between 8MB and 1GB on this unit. (⇒ page 6)

1 Open the lid.

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2 Insert to fit in the tray

guide.

Do not pull.

Do not push.

Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

2 Insert the SD card.

• When using a miniSD card

A miniSD adapter is necessary.

miniSD adapter

miniSD card

LOCK

ADAPTER

Insert label up with cut-off corner on the right.

Close the lid securely.

• The SD card indicator lights on.

• You cannot play, record, or edit the SD

card when the lid is open.

SD card indicator

Removing the card

• Do not open the card lid during play as play stops.

• Do not open the lid while recording/editing. This may cause recording/

editing to stop or the data may not be correctly recorded/edited on the SD card.

• Do not open the lid or remove the SD card when “CARD Writing” is displayed or the SD card indicator is flashing. The SD card may become unusable.

1 Open the lid. 2 Press on the center of

the SD card.

12 cm 8 cm

XXX X

X X

XXXX

X X

XXX

X X

XXX

X X

XXX

XX X

XXX

XXXX X

X X

XXX

X X

• Place the disc label up in the center of the tray.

• Insert only one disc into each tray.

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3 Pull straight out.

X XX

XXXX

X X X

X X

X X X

X XX

X X

X X X

4 Close the lid securely.

Note

• If you accidentally open the cover when recording from a CD, reinsert the SD card and check your recording. If there is a problem, delete what was recorded, then do the recording again. You cannot use high-speed recording to record the same CD for a second time within 74 minutes of finishing the first high-speed recording. (You can record at normal speed.)

• If you accidentally open the cover when recording from the radio, recording stops.

• If you accidentally open the cover when editing an SD card, reinsert the card and check what you have edited. If there is a problem, delete what was edited, then do the editing again.

Setup

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Positioning the speakers

Place so that the Panasonic logos and super tweeters are on the outside.

Panasonic logo Super tweeter

n Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types at the same time.

• heat or expose to flame.

• take apart or short circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• 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.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store the batteries in a cool, dark place.

n Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

n Use only the supplied speakers

• Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

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Speaker Main unit Speaker

Caution

• Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

n Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.

• Place speakers on flat secure bases.

• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in

excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( proper ventilation.

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

/32") away from the system for

n Notes on speaker use

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

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage. – When playing distorted sound. – When the speakers emit strange noise (howling) from a record player,

noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator,

test disc, or electronic instrument. – When adjusting the sound quality. – When turning the unit on or off.

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Setup

Connections

Conserving power

The unit consumes power ( approx. 0.3 W, or approx. 0.5 W ) even when it is turned off. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit again.

For Canada fExcept or Canada

AM loop antenna

Getting started

To AUX terminals

(⇒ page 34)

Video cassette recorder

Stand the antenna up on its base.

Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

Television

If the display lights up when the unit is turned off, the demo function is set to on.

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DEMO function

Press and hold until “DEMO OFF” is displayed.

Every time you press the button:

DEMO OFF ↔ DEMO ON

FM indoor antenna

Adhesive tape

Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.

Speakers

• If the speaker cords have vinyl tips, twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

• Confirm the colors of the tags on the ends of the cords.

Red

Black

• For White tags, connect to grey terminals. For Blue, Black and Red tags, connect so tag colors match the terminal colors.

White

Blue

Getting started

White

Blue

Black

Red

Note

• Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Grey

HIGH (For high frequency)

Blue

Black

LOW (For low frequency)

Red

AC mains lead

Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.

When disconnecting the AC mains lead 1 Press [POWER 8]

or [8] .

2 Disconnect after “GOODBYE”

disappears from the display.

For the United Kingdom

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

For Canada

fExcept or Canada

Note

• You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning the demo function off.

• If you set the clock (⇒ page 32), the demo function will turn off automatically.

For Canada

To household AC outlet

fExcept or Canada

To household mains socket

Only for Europe

Insertion of Connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 3.5 mm

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Control guide

Main unit

The illustration of the main unit which has been used for these instructions is for Canada.

Only for Canada

POWER 8 (standby/on switch)

fExcept or Canada

Standby/on switch (8)

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.

AC supply indicator (AC IN)

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

Getting started

REC MODE (⇒ page 24)

*/h SD (⇒ page 24)

* CD

q SD HI-SPEED AUTO REC

q TAPE (⇒ page 19) q/h SD (⇒ page 15) q/h CD (⇒ page 14)

LIST/ENTER (⇒ page 16)

LIST SELECT e, r (⇒ page 16)

RETURN (⇒ page 16)

TUNER/AUX (⇒ page 22)

OPEN/CLOSE ; (⇒ page 8)

1 q – 5 q (disc direct play buttons)

(⇒ page 25)

(⇒ page 14)

OPEN ; (⇒ page 19)

Press to open the cassette lid.

Cassette lid (⇒ page 19)

PHONES (Headphone jack)

Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones. Headphones plug type: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo. Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

SD card slot (⇒ page 8)

Display (⇒ below)

SD card indicator (⇒ page 8)

H.BASS indicator (⇒ page 20)

H.BASS (⇒ page 20)

VOLUME UP/DOWN (⇒ page 15)

STOP g (⇒ page 15), –DEMO (⇒ page 10)

CD CHECK (⇒ page 15)

CHANGE ; (⇒ page 15)

CD lid (⇒ page 8)

Remote control sensor

Display

The following screen is for explanation purposes.

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Indicates the selected disc tray.

Cassette tape

Cassette tape indicator

Sleep timer

Play/Record Timer

SD recording mode

Recording

n Regarding the screen saver

(prevents screen burning)

If you do not set the auto-off function (⇒ page 32), the screen saver appears on the display when the unit is left unused for 10 minutes. Press any button to clear the screen saver. The screen saver does not work when the auto-off function is set.

Remote control

SLEEP (⇒ page 32)

–AUTO OFF (⇒ page 32)

^ (⇒ page 33)

PROGRAM (⇒ page 17)

DISC (⇒ page 15)

TITLE IN (⇒ page 31)

CHARA (⇒ page 30)

EDIT MODE (⇒ page 26, 28)

DEL (⇒ page 30)

, ALBUM/GROUP

(⇒ page 16, 18)

q TAPE (⇒ page 19) q/h SD (⇒ page 15) q/h CD (⇒ page 15)

g STOP (⇒ page 15)

CLOCK/ (⇒ page 32) TIMER (⇒ page 33)

z PLAY/REC (⇒ page 33)

DISPLAY (⇒ page 15, 33) –DIMMER (⇒ page 33)

PLAY MODE (⇒ page 15) –REPEAT (⇒ page 17)

Numbered buttons (⇒ page 16)

u 2/REW, i 1/FF (⇒ page 15)

TUNER/AUX (⇒ page 22, 35)

Getting started

MUTING (⇒ page 21)

H.BASS (⇒ page 20)

RE-MASTER (⇒ page 20)

*/h REC (⇒ page 24)

SD, –HI-SPEED CD (⇒ page 24)

To record to SD cards

q SD

e, r

LIST/ENTER (⇒ page 16) VOL –, + (⇒ page 15)

RETURN (⇒ page 16)

SURROUND (⇒ page 21) SOUND (⇒ page 21)

REC MODE (⇒ page 24)

TAP E (⇒ page 25)

To record to cassette tapes

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Basic play

STOP g

q/h SD q/h CD

Playing back

LIST SELECT e, r

OPEN/CLOSE ;

VOLUME UP /D OWN

CD CHECK

CHANGE ;

1 q – 5 q

CD lid

Playing discs

1 Select a disc tray.

• The unit turns on automatically.

• When a CD is already loaded, the unit comes on automatically and starts play (One

touch play).

2 Open the CD lid.

3 Insert disc. (⇒ page 8)

Label must face upward.

Disc tray

Tray number

4 Close the CD lid.

5 Start play.

• It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.

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