Panasonic S-PG340 User Manual

Technics

Compact Disc Player

SL-PG340

Operating Instructions

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Before Operating this unit, please read these instructions- com* pletely.

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read

these instructions carefully.

Table of Contents

Suggestions for Safety..............................................3

Instaliatioii

Preparations...............................................................4

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Basic Operating Procedure

(Sequential Piay)

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CAUTION:

The AC voitage is different according to the area. Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to the page 5.)

CAUTION!

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

Random Piay ........................................................... 9

Program Piay

Search/Skip Function ..............................................12

Speciai Features ......................................................13

Recording from Compact Discs Concerning Compact Discs

Technical Specifications.........................................23

Troubleshooting Guide............................Back cover

Maintenance

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Back cover

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Suggestions for Safety

■ Use a standard AC wall outlet

1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as that

used for an air conditioner, is very dangerous. A fire might be caused by such a connection.

2. A DC power source cannot be used.

Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship or other place where DC is used.

■ Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power

supply cord

1. Wet hands are dangerous.

A dangerous electric shock may result if the plug is touched by wet hands.

2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord,

nor force it to bend sharply.

■ Place the unit where it wiil be weil ventilated

Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, etc.

■ Avoid pieces such as the foiiowlng:

In direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is high. In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity. Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component parts and thereby shorten the unit’s service life.

■ Be sure to piece the unit on a fiat, ievel surface

If the surface is inclined, a malfunction may result.

■ Never attempt to repair nor reconstruct this

unit

A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired, dis assembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the Internal parts are accidentally touched.

■ Take particuiar care if chiidren are present

Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur if articles such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the ventilation holes, etc. of this unit.

■ If water is spilled on the unit

Be extremely careful if water is spilled on the unit, because a fire or serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the

power cord plug, and consult with your dealer.

■ Avoid spray-type insecticides

Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness” in the cabinet and plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might, moreover, be ignited suddenly.

■ Never use alcohoi or paint thinner

These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they might cause flaking or doudiness of the cabinet finish,

■ Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit

will not be used for a long time

If the unit is left for a long time wWi the power ON, this not only will shorten its useful operation life, but also may cause other trouble.

■ If trouble occurs

If, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer illuminate, or If an abnormal odour or smoke is detected, imme diately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact with your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.

Installation

Notes of placement

■ This unit Is a precision Instrument. Be sure to place It on a

flat surface.

■ Avoid places such as the following:

•Near any equipment or device that generates strong magnetism.

•On any heat-generating equipment or device, or in any place

where the temperature is high (35“C or higher).

•Extremeiy coid place {5“C or below).

•Near a tuner or TV. (It may cause noise in the broadcast, or

disturbance of the TV picture.)

■ When carrying or storing the unit, handle it with care so it is

not subiected to any strong bumps.

Always remove the disc before storing the unit for any period of time.

■ To avoid problems due to vibration.

• Do not place a book or similar object under this unit.

• Do not route the connection cables (of this or other units) across

the operation panel, across the top, or under the unit.

Preparations

Supplied accessories

About moisture

Moisture may form on the lens In the following cases...

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

•In a steamy or very humid room.

•When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a

warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not work properly. In this

case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

Note: The configuration of the AC outlet and AC power supply cord differs according to area.

AC power supply cord 1

Power plug adaptor 1 (For areas except Australia and New Zealand)

Stereo connection cable 1

Remote control cable 1

Connections

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

ail other system components is first turned off. See the operating instructions of the amplifier or the cassette deck

for details.

Note:

The configuration of the AC outlet and AC power supply cord differs according to area.

Rear panel of this unit

1 Connect the stereo connection cable (in

cluded) to the “CD” or “AUX” terminals of the amplifier.

2 Connect the synchro edit cable (included with

the cassette deck) to the “SYNCHRO EDIT” terminal of the Technics cassette deck.

3 Connect the remote control cable (included)

to the “REMOTE” terminal of the Technics

receiver or cassette deck.

For areas except Australia and New Zealand

Set the voltage selector (VOLT ADJ) to the volt

age setting for the area in which the unit wili be

used.

•Use a minus (-) screwdriver.

• Note that this unit will be seriously damaged if this setting is not

made correctly.

•If the power supply in your area is 117 V or 120 V, set to the “127

V” position.

Household AC outlet

Connect the AC power supply cord (included) to the “AC OUTLET” of the amplifier or the household AC outlet.

For areas except Australia and New Zealand If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the power plug adaptor (Included).

Insertion of Connector Even when the connector is perfectiy 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.

Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Control section

O Power “STANDBY (b/ON” switch

(POWER, A STANDBY 6 ^ ON)

This switch switches ON and OFF the secondary circuit power only. The unit is in the “standby” condition when this switch is set to the STANDBY (!) position. Regardless of the switch setting, the primary circuit is always “live" as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

e Disc tray

e Buttons for program function

•Program button (PROGRAM)

•Clear button (CLEAR)

•Recall button (RECALL)

O Buttons for CD-Edit function

•Tape length button (TAPE LENGTH)

•Tape side select button (SIDE A/B)

•Disc link button (DISC LINK)

•Time fade button (TIME FADE)

Time mode select button (TIME MODE)

Disc tray open/close button (^ OPEN/CLOSE)

O Skip buttons ( hd^SKIP, ►N SKIP)

Stop button (■ STOP)

Basic Operating Procedure

•The total playing time displayed includes the silent sections

1 Press POWER to switch on the power.

If there is a disc in the disc tray, play will start from the first

track.

2 Press ^ OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray

and insert a disc.

between tracks. For this reason, it may be a few seconds longer than the playing time indicated on the disc.

•You can skip this step and press ^ PLAY. The disc tray will be automatically closed and then play will start from the first track.

4 Press ► PLAY.

(Sequential Play)

Label must face upward

3 Press ^ OPEN/CLOSE again to ciose the disc

tray.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

Lights when the total number of tracks exceeds 17

Index number (For discs without index number, “ j " will be continuously displayed.)

Track number in play Elapsed time Play indicator

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The unit stops automatically when the last track finishes

playing.

Basic Operating Procedure

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To Stop disc play

Press ■ STOP.

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To temporarily stop disc play

Press II PAUSE.

PAUSE

Press ► PLAY to resume play.

Pause indicator

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