Panasonic SL-PS7 User Manual

Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-PS7

EB

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.

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

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

(RJA0044-3C)

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

Stereo phono cable (RJL2P004B08A) . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Remote control (EUR645275) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Batteries for remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

Table of contents

Caution for AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Suggestions for safety

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Concerning the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Controls

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Sequential play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Direct access play
Random play

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Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other CD play functions

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Output level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Time fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Time mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auto cue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Peak search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CD edit recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To listen with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Concerning CDs

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting guide
Specifications

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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.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded 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-AMPERE SOCKET.

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

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.

Figure B

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

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Suggestions for safety

Placement

Avoid placing the unit in areas of:

•direct sunlight

•high temperature

•high humidity

•excessive vibration

•uneven surfaces (Place the unit on a flat level surface.)

Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life.
To protect the unit against sound distortion and accoustical effects,
please place the unit at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces etc.

Stacking

Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the AC mains lead.

Voltage

•It is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage such
as for an air conditioner.
A fire might be caused by such a connection.

•A DC power source can not be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially if on a ship
or other place where DC is used.

Foreign materials

•Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins, screwdriv­ers etc., accidentally fall into the unit.
Otherwise, a serious electric shock or malfunction could occur.

•Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit,
as a fire or electric shock could occur.
(Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if
this occurs.)

•Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flammable
gases which can be ignited.

•Insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals shoud never
be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or cloudiness to
the cabinet finish.

Service

•Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there
seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if you ignore this precautionary
measure.

•If a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted, indi­cators fail to light up, smoke is detected, etc.) contact your dealer or
Authorized Service Center immediately.

•Disconnect the AC mains lead if the unit will not be used for a long
time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.

AC mains lead protection

•Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC mains lead, as
this may result in fire or electric shock.
Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the AC mains lead should
also be avoided.

•Do not pull on the AC mains lead when you are disconnecting the
power, as this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly
when you disconnect the AC mains lead.

•Never touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock
could result.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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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.

Connector

Approx. 6 mm
appliance inlet

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.

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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE

ADVARSEL

ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

VARO!

NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH

VARNING

SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS

ADVARSEL

BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.

VORSICHT

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(Inside of product)
(Indersiden at apparatet)
(Tuotteen sisällä)
(Apparatens insida)
(Produktets innside)
(Im Inneren des Gerätes)

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. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.

Connections

Before making connections, be sure that the power of this unit and all

Amplifier or receiver (not included)

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R

other system components is first turned off.

Stereo phono cable
White (L)
Red (R)

Although the figure shows the AC mains lead being connected to a
household mains socket, if the amplifier (or receiver) is equipped with
an AC outlet, connect the cord to that outlet.

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FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD
ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

Dust cap

Optical-fiber cable (not included)

Digital amplifier, etc. (not included)

DIGITAL

INPUT INPUT

OPTICAL

To connect a digital amplifier

Remove the dust cap which is inserted in the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
terminal only if you connect a digital amplifier.
When this terminal is not being used, attach the cap.

Concerning the remote control

Battery installation

Use of batteries

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

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

•Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

•Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to con-

tact 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 batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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.

Remote control signal sensor

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TIME

AUTO

TIME

AUTO
PEAK SERCH

PEAK SERCH

MODE

CUE

MODE

SENSOR

SENSOR

PHONES

PHONES

CUE

PHONES LEVEL

PHONES LEVEL

TIME

TIME

TAPE

TAPE

FADE

FADE

SIDE A/B

SIDE A/B

LENGTH

LENGTH

EDIT GUIDE

EDIT GUIDE

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

30˚30˚

About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor

DIGITAL RE-MASTER PROCESSING

DIGITAL RE-MASTER PROCESSING

VIRTUAL BATTERY OPERATION

VIRTUAL BATTERY OPERATION

(R6,AA,UM-3)

12345

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OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

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PROGRAM

CLEAR RECALL RANDOM REPEAT

PROGRAM

CLEAR RECALL RANDOM REPEAT

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 an invertor fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the

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≥10

remote control unit free from dust.

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

To prevent damage

•Do not place heavy items on the unit.

•Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.

•Do not spill water or other liquids onto it.

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Controls

Main unit

Standby/on switch (

HH

H/ I )

HH

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.

Standby indicator (

H H

H )

H H

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

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PROGRAM

CLEAR RECALL RANDOM REPEAT

≥10

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AUTO

PEAK SERCH

MODE

SENSOR

PHONES LEVEL

PHONES

CUE

TIME

TAPE

FADE

SIDE A/B

LENGTH

EDIT GUIDE

MAXMIN

DIGITAL RE-MASTER PROCESSING

VIRTUAL BATTERY OPERATION

OPEN/CLOSE

Peak search button ( PEAK SEARCH )
Time mode select button ( TIME MODE )
Auto cue button ( AUTO CUE )

Disc tray
Disc tray open/close button ( OPEN/CLOSE )
Numeric buttons (1–9, 0, ≥10)
Random play button ( RANDOM )
Repeat button ( REPEAT )
Remote control signal sensor ( SENSOR )
Headphones jack ( PHONES )
Headphones volume control ( PHONES LEVEL )

CD edit record buttons ( EDIT GUIDE )

•Tape length button ( TAPE LENGTH )

•Tape side select button ( SIDE A/B )

•Time fade button ( TIME FADE )

Display panel
Search buttons ( , )

Skip buttons ( , )
Program play buttons

•Program button ( PROGRAM )

•Clear button ( CLEAR )

•Recall button ( RECALL )

Stop button ( )
Pause button ( )

Pause indicator ( )
Play button ( )

Play indicator ( )

Remote control

With the exception of and , the buttons on the remote control
function the same as the buttons on the main unit.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 0

PROGRAM

A-B REPEAT

TAPE LENGTH

CLEAR

REPEAT

SIDE A/B

RECALL

RANDOM

TIME FADE

LEVEL

≥10

TIME

MODE

AUTO

CUE

PEAK SEARCH

Level control ( – LEVEL + )

SEARCH

OPEN/CLOSE

A-B repeat button ( A-B REPEAT )

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SKIP

Sequential play

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2

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1 Press [

•“ no dISC ” indicates that a CD has not been inserted.

•If a CD is already in the disc tray, it automatically begins play-

ing from the first track.

2 Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

tray and insert a disc.

3 Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the

tray.

4 Press [ ] to start play.

The play indicator illuminates green.
Play stops automatically after all tracks have been played.

To stop play

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OPEN/CLOSE

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Press [ ].

To pause

To search forward/ Hold down [ ] (backward)
backward (SEARCH) or [ ] (forward) during play.

To skip forward/backward Press [ ] (backward) or
(SKIP) [ ] (forward) during play.

H H

H/ I ] to turn the unit on.

H H

Press [ ] during play.
The pause indicator illuminates
orange.
To resume play, press [ ].

3

4

Label must face upward

OPEN/CLOSE

Displayed if there are 21 or more tracks on the disc.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

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Track currently playing Index number

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TRACK MIN SEC

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TRACK MIN SEC INDEX

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Elapsed time

For your reference

•If you skip step 3 and press [ ], the tray automatically closes and

play begins from the first track.

•When you use the timer with another unit, be sure to turn this unit on.

Virtual battery operation

This unit has a circuit (virtual battery) which operates to remove the
small amount of noise contained in the mains when playing.

Do not use irregular shape CDs.

•During random play ( page 8):

You cannot skip backward to previous tracks.
You can search only in the current track.

•During program play ( page 9):

Skipping is performed in the programmed order.
You can search only in the current track.

•During A-B repeat ( page 10):

Searching can be performed beyond the A-B segment. (A-B repeat
will not be canceled.)

To improve sound quality

Switch [RE-MASTER PROCESSING] (lo­cated on the rear panel) to “ON”.

The RE-MASTER circuit starts operating and sound quality is improved.

R L

OUT

RE-MASTER
PROCESSING

ON OFF

DIGITALDIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

[RE-MASTER] is switched to

“ON” at the time of shipment.

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Direct access play

1

RANDOM

9 0 ≥10

1

RANDOM

1

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TRACK MIN SEC INDEX

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≥10

9 0

With this function, a disc is played from a desired track to the last
track and then stops automatically.

Press the numeric buttons.

Play will begin from the selected track number.

To select a two-digit track

Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 7 seconds.

For example

Track No. 25: [≥10] → [2] → [5]

RANDOM

Track No. 30: [≥10] → [3] → [0]

Random play

With this function, all tracks on a disc are played one time each in
random order, and then play stops automatically.

Press [RANDOM].

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Random play is canceled when play is stopped.

To cancel random play

Press [RANDOM].

For your reference

During program play:

The programmed tracks will be played in random order.

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Program play

1

2

PROGRAM

1

9 0

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CLEAR RECALL

PROGRAM

1

≥10

Total playing time of programmed tracks

PROGRAM

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With this function, you can program up to 20 tracks in any order you
like.

1 While the disc is stopped:

Press [PROGRAM].

If the button is pressed while the disc is playing, that track is
programmed as the first.

2 Press the numeric buttons to specify

the track numbers in order.

If you make a mistake when pressing a track number, press
[CLEAR].

3 Press [ ].

Tracks are played in the programmed order, and then play stops
automatically.
Program contents are stored even after play ends.
To play the same program contents again, press [ ].

To cancel program mode

Press [PROGRAM].

To select a two-digit track

Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 7 seconds.

For example

Track no. 25: [≥10] → [2] → [5]
Track no. 30: [≥10] → [3] → [0]

Checking program contents

Press [RECALL].
Each time the button is pressed, a track number and sequence num­ber are displayed.

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Last track number
programmed

Number of tracks
programmed

To program additional tracks

Press the numeric buttons.

To erase programmed tracks

•To erase the last programmed track

While the disc is stopped:
Press [CLEAR].
One track is erased each time the button is pressed.

•To erase a track within the program

Press [RECALL] to display the track to be erased, and then press
[CLEAR] to erase the displayed track.

•To erase all tracks

While the disc is stopped:
Press [ ].
Program mode is also switched off.

For your reference

“ ” appears on the display:
When 21 tracks have been specified (no further programming pos­sible).
“ ” appears on the display:

•When the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 99

minutes and 59 seconds.

•When a track numbered 21 or higher has been specified.

In these instances, the total playing time will not be displayed, but
up to 20 tracks can still be programmed.

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Other CD play functions

1,2

A-B REPEAT

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PROGRAM

RECALL

CLEAR

RANDOM

A-B REPEAT

A-B REPEAT

REPEAT

TAPE LENGTH

SEARCH

SKIP

SIDE A/B

TIME FADE

PEAK SEARCH

OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT

Repeat

Play of all tracks or desired tracks will be repeated.

Press [REPEAT] before or during play.

To cancel repeat

Press [REPEAT].

To repeat only one track or specific tracks

Specify the track numbers.

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 9.

Press [REPEAT].

LEVEL

≥10

TIME

MODE

AUTO
CUE

Press [ ].

A-B repeat

Remote control only

While a disc is playing, if you specify a start point (point A) and an end
point (point B), that segment will be repeated.

1 While the disc is playing:

Press [A-B REPEAT] at the start point
(point A).

2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the end point

(point B).

The segment between A and B is played repeatedly.

1

2

REPEAT

A-B REPEAT

A-B REPEAT

LEVEL

1

A-

1

BA-

1

1

TRACK MIN SEC

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TRACK MIN SECINDEX

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TRACK MIN SECINDEX

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LEVEL

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Indicates that output level has been
decreased by 2 dB

To cancel A-B repeat

Press [A-B REPEAT].

For your reference

•A-B repeat is not possible during random play ( page 8) and pro-

gram play ( page 9).

•If you press [ ] during A-B repeat, play returns to point A.

•If you only specify point A, play will still return to point A if you press

[ ] at any point.

Output level control

Remote control only

Rather than adjusting the volume of the amplifier, you can temporarily
lower the sound by decreasing the output of the CD player.

Press [– LEVEL] to decrease the volume.

Each time the button is pressed, the volume changes as follows.

0 dB → – 2 dB → – 4 dB …→ –12 dB

To increase the output after it has been decreased

Press [LEVEL +].

During CD edit recording ( pages 13 and 14), in order to maintain a
constant recording level, the output level cannot be adjusted.

For your reference

•If the unit is turned off and then turned on again, the output level

returns to 0 dB (normal sound level).

•When the output level is decreased, the headphone volume de-

creases as well.

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Other CD play functions

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2

3

TIME

FADE

1

123

With this function you specify a time, and when that time is reached,
the volume is gradually decreased and play ends.

1 While the disc is stopped or paused:

Press [TIME FADE].

TIME

MODE

9 0

≥10

1

T.FADE

1

CLEAR

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MIN SEC

MIN SEC

2 Press the numeric buttons to specify

the play time.

(5 seconds through 99 minutes and 59 seconds)
For example, to play a disc for 25 minutes and 30 seconds and
then stop: [2] → [5] → [3] → [0]
If you make a mistake while specifying the time, press [CLEAR]
and specify it again.

3 Press [ ].

Five seconds before the specified time “ T.FADE ” flashes, the
volume is gradually decreased, and the disc is paused.
Time fade is canceled simultaneously.

To cancel time fade

Press [ ].

To check the time remaining until fade out

Press [TIME MODE] three times during play.

This function may not work properly if the disc is scratched or soiled.

Time fade

TIME

MODE

(Original state)

Elapsed time of track being played

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Time remaining on disc

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Time remaining on track being played

Time mode selection

While the disc is playing or paused:

Press [TIME MODE].

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the order
shown in the illustration.
If play is stopped and then started again, the display returns to its
original state.

For your reference

•During play of tracks numbered above 20;

Display appears as “ ”.

•During program play;

Time for programmed tracks appears for displays and .

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MIN SECTRACK INDEX

MIN SEC

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•During random play;

Display appears as “ ”, and display as “ ”.

•During CD edit recording ( pages 13 and 14);
Display shows the time remaining on the side of the tape being
recorded on.

•During time fade;

The time remaining until fade out is displayed between displays
and .

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Elapsed time of entire disc

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Other CD play functions

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2

AUTO

CUE

1

11 23

A.CUE

1

9 0 ≥10

A.CUE

1

TRACK MIN SEC

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TRACK MIN SECINDEX

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RANDOM

Auto cue

With this function, play is paused at the beginning (where sound can
be heard) of all tracks, one track at a time.

1 Press [AUTO CUE].

If the disc was playing, play is paused at the beginning of the
next track.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select the

track number.

The unit switches to the play standby mode.
The pause indicator illuminates and the play indicator flashes.

3 Press [ ].

Sound can be heard immediately.
To play tracks successively, press [ ] for each track.

To cancel auto cue

While the disc is playing:
Press [AUTO CUE].

In combination with program play

Instead of step 2 above, program tracks following steps 1 and 2 on
page 9 and then press [ ].

In combination with random play

Instead of step 2 above, press [RANDOM].

3

1

PEAK SEARCH

This function may not work properly on tracks which have soft sounds
at the beginning, or on tracks which have large amounts of noise, etc.

Peak search

A-

B

PEAK

1

5

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

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This function searches for the peak level on the disc.
This is convenient when adjusting the recording level on the cassette
deck.

11 Press [PEAK SEARCH].

The search for the peak level is started.
Searching for the peak level takes about 2 minutes and 30 sec­onds for a 60 minute CD. When the peak level is found, the unit
repeatedly produces an approximately 6 second segment
around the peak level.

22 Adjust the recording level on the cas-

sette deck.

Refer to the operating instructions of your cassette deck for
details on this procedure.

For your reference

Since multiple peaks exist on compact discs, even for the same disc
a different peak level may be found each time a peak search is per­formed on a disc.

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CD edit recording

2

3

23 4

SIDE A/B

TAPE

LENGTH

C-46 C-60 C-90 C---

Last track on side A Number of tracks on side A

PROGRAM

A

EDIT

1

5

B

Track numbers on side A Track numbers on side B

PEAK SEARCH

EDIT

PROGRAM

A

1

B

A-

B

PEAK

5

Arbitrary tape length

Time remaining on side A

TRACK MIN

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5

CD edit recording allows you to specify a tape length and then it auto­matically performs editing such that no tracks get cut off at the end of
the tape.
With this function, an interval is automatically added between tracks if
an interval doesn’t already exist (auto space function). This is so tape
search functions that use 4 second intervals to find the beginnings of
tracks will work correctly.

1 Prepare the cassette deck.

1. Wind the leader tape and insert the tape.

2. Select noise reduction.

3. (Double-side play decks only)
Set the reverse mode to single side playback ( ), and
set the running direction of the tape to [ ].

4. Set the cassette deck to recording standby mode.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for the cas­sette deck.)

2 Press [TAPE LENGTH] to specify the

tape length.

This function divides the tracks on a disc between the two sides
of a tape.
Each time the button is pressed, the tape length changes as
illustrated.

SECNo.

•To select an arbitrary recording length, see below.

•To add tracks in the extra space on the tape, see page 14.

•To check the edit contents for side B or make changes, press

[SIDE A/B].

3 Press [PEAK SEARCH] to search for the

peak level on the disc, and adjust the
recording level on the cassette deck.

( page 12)

4 Press [ ].

4

5

TAPE

LENGTH

5 Press [ ] at the same time you begin

recording on the cassette deck.

•When the tracks allotted to side A have been recorded:

The CD player pauses at the beginning of the first track on side B.
The cassette deck continues to record to the end of side A and then
stops automatically.

•To record side B:

1.Remove the tape to wind the leader.

2.For a double-side play deck
Re-insert the tape and set the running direction to [ ].
For a single-side play deck
Turn the tape around and re-insert it.

3.Press [ ] at the same time you begin recording on the cassette
deck.

1

9 0

To cancel CD edit mode

Press [ ].

To select an arbitrary recording length

Press [TAPE LENGTH] to select “C---” and
enter the total time for both sides of the tape
with the numeric buttons (1 to 99 minutes).

For example

To select 30 minutes: [3] → [0]
To select 5 minutes: [0] → [5]

If you make a mistake when entering this value, select “C---” again.

(Continued on next page)

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CD edit recording

1

9 0

≥10

To add tracks in the extra space on the tape

After step 2 on page 13, press the numeric
buttons to specify the track number.

A minus sign on the display indicates that the time remaining on the
tape is insufficient.

T o fade out at the end of the tape when the minus sign is
displayed

TIME

FADE

SIDE A/B

1

9 0

≥10

Minus sign display (insufficient time on tape)

PROGRAM

EDIT

A

1

5

B

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Press [TIME FADE].

At the end of the tape the sound will gradually decrease and record­ing will end.

If you want to fade out at the end of side B, press [SIDE A/B], then
repeat the above procedure.

Editing cannot be performed on more than 20 tracks or on tracks
numbered above 20.
In such instances, don't use the edit recording function, and simply
perform recording in the normal play mode.

To edit record programmed tracks

Program your tracks as in steps 1 and 2 on
page 9 and then follow the steps on page

13.

PHONES LEVEL

MAXMIN

Program tracks so that the total playing time is less than the length of
the tape.

To listen with headphones

Reduce the volume, and connect the head­phones.

Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo

To adjust the headphones volume

Adjust the volume with [PHONES LEVEL].

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing dam­age.

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Concerning CDs

With this system, you can only play CDs
having this mark.

However, do not use irregular shape CDs.

CDs of the sort can damage the unit.

– Handling precautions

How to return CDs to their case

How to hold CDs

How to clean CDs

Face label upwards and
press down.

Do not touch the
recorded surface.

•If you are taking the CD from a cold to a warm environment, mois­ture may form on the CD. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth
before using the CD.

•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 attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with ex­posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)

•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those speci­fied for use with this system.

•Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

Storage precautions

Be sure to store CDs in their cases to protect them from dust, scratches,
and warping.

Do not place or store CDs in the following places

•Locations exposed to direct sunlight

•Humid or dusty locations

•Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

•In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile

Wipe from inside outward.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap­and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

•Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem

After inserting a disc, the tray
will not close even after

pressing [ OPEN/CLOSE].
Even after inserting a disc,

the total number of tracks
and other indicators do not
appear on the display.

Even after pressing [ ], disc
play does not begin.

Specific areas do not play
properly.

The remote control does not
work.

Is the disc inserted properly ?

Is the disc inserted upside-down ?
Is the disc dirty ?
Is the disc scratched ?
Is the disc extremely warped ?
Are you using a non-standard disc ?
Has moisture condensed in the unit ?

Is the disc dirty ?

Are the batteries inserted with the and
ends reversed ?

Are the batteries worn out ?

Probable cause(s)

Specifications

•Audio

No. of channels 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response 2–20,000 Hz, ±0.3 dB
Output voltage 2 V (at 0 dB)
Dynamic range 100 dB
S/N 115 dB
Harmonic distortion

([DIGITAL RE-MASTER PROCESSING] OFF)

Total harmonic distortion

([DIGITAL RE-MASTER PROCESSING] OFF)

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
DA converter MASH (1 bit)
Output impedance Approximate 600 Ω
Load impedance More than 10 kΩ
Headphone output level 15 mW max. 32 Ω (adjustable)

0.0018% (1 kHz, 0 dB)

0.0023% (1 kHz, 0 dB)

Suggested remedy

Re-insert the disc.

Re-insert the disc.
Wipe with a soft cloth.

Use another disc.

Wait an hour before using.

Wipe with a soft cloth.

Insert with and oriented correctly.

Replace batteries.

Reference

page(s)

•Pickup

Wavelength 780 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted

•General

Power supply AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 15 W
Dimensions (W
Mass 4.0 k

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

X H X

D) 430

X

114

X

290 mm

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7

15

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Umweltfreundlich gedruckt auf chlorfreigebleichtem Papier.
Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

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RQT5414-B

M0300TK0